On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Bernard Allan Quaschnick, loving husband and father of two passed away peacefully in his home, at the age of 72. Bernie was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and battled a courageous fight for over four years.

Bernie was born October 30, 1945 in Linton, ND to Walter and Jane (Brandner) Quaschnick. He was raised on a farm near Herreid, SD.  He attended Northern State University for a year prior to being drafted for the Vietnam War.  Bernie then enlisted into the Air Force where he became a Flight Instrument Repairman. After discharging from the service, he attended Black Hills State University where he played football for one year. In 1970, Bernie started working as an insurance agent for Campbell County Bank in Herreid, SD. This is where he met his wife, Sharon (Stern). They were married on June 2, 1973 and made their home in Aberdeen, SD. After a couple of years, they moved to Mobridge, SD and raised two daughters, Lynn and Kari. While in Mobridge, he worked for Citizen's Bank and later State Farm Insurance. In 2006, after 31 years in Mobridge, Bernie transferred offices to Custer, SD and eventually retired at the age of 69. He put in a total of 34 years with State Farm.

While in Mobridge and Custer, Bernie was an active member of the community. Various organizations he attended include the Naja T Shriners, American Legion, Masons, Jesters, and Duck's Unlimited. He was also very involved in the Moose Lodge in Mobridge. Bernie attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge and Custer Lutheran Fellowship in Custer.

Bernie enjoyed fishing for walleye on Lake Oahe and pheasant hunting on the family farm. His passion for classic cars and corvettes had him traveling near and far for car auctions and shows. You could always count on Bernie to be cheering for the Minnesota twins and checking the local sports scores. Working for State Farm allowed Bernie and Sharon to travel the US and world and create lasting friendships. No matter where his travels led him, he would encounter someone he had known. Bernie is remembered for his quick wit, infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Bernie is preceded in death by his father, Walter, and his mother, Jane. He is survived by his wife Sharon; his two daughters Lynn (Jon Coyne) and Kari (Tyler Kurica); three grandsons, Cameron, Alex, and Owen Coyne; five brothers, Dennis (Bonnie), Ronnie (Zita), Eugene (LaVida-deceased), Rick (Louise), and Jess (Marie); four sisters, Shelley (Dan Martin), Kelly (Gary Peightal), Wendy (Dennis Feist) and Bobbi (Grady Heitmann); step mother, Deloris Quaschnick; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am., Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Custer Lutheran Fellowship Church in Custer, SD.    Committal services will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2018, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

Memorials may be sent to Naja T Shriners Children's Travel Fund or Wounded Warriors.